The 2021 BMW M3 Competition is a sports car and video game rolled into one.
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 Published On May 3, 2021

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Video Chapters
0:00 Introduction and specifications
1:59 Walk around and cargo space
4:15 Looking inside
6:03 Vehicle adjustments
10:30 Drive review — Overview
11:42 Drive review — Powertrain
14:22 Drive review — Larger than before
15:26 Drive review — Acceleration
16:56 Drive review — Handling
19:31 Drive review — Comfort and luxury
20:27 Drive review — Fun to Drive
21:27 Drive review — Conclusion

2021 BMW M3 Competition
Base price: $73,795
Price as tested: $93,495

Engine: twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter I-6
Power: 503 horsepower at 6250 rpm
Torque: 479 lb-ft of torque between 2,750-5,500 rpm
Transmission: eight-speed automatic transmission
Drive: rear-wheel-drive

Fuel Economy
City 16 mpg
Highway 23 mpg
Combined 19 mpg

Dimensions
Length: 189.1 inches
Width: 74.3 inches
Height: 56.4 inches
Wheelbase: 112.5 inches

Weights and Capacities
Curb weight: 3890 lbs
Interior volume: 95 cubic feet (according to fueleconomy.gov)
Cargo volume: 13 cubic feet (according to fueleconomy.gov and BMW)

Calculated weight to power: 7.7 pounds per horsepower
Mfr’s claimed 0-60 mph: 3.8 seconds
Mfr’s claimed Top Speed: 155/180* mph *if equipped with M Performance Package
Government classified size: compact car

Options: M carbon ceramic brakes, $8150; Executive package, $3000; Silverstone/Black full Merino leather, $2550; M driver’s package, $2500; Tanzanite Blue Metallic paint, $1950; M Drive Professional, $900; front ventilated seats, $350; individual shadowline lights, $300

Recorded
25th of April 2021

Who is Robin Warner? – Brief description and bio

Robin spent five years of his adult life as an engineer. Four years at a Tier One supplier, TRW Automotive (now ZF TRW Auto), working as a traction and stability control calibration engineer, and little over a year as a vehicle dynamics engineer at Ford Motor Company.

Furthermore, he spent 15 years of his adult life holding different editor positions at various magazines, including Associate Technical Editor at Car and Driver, Road Test Editor at Road & Track, and Managing Editor at Autoweek.

Robin also spent several years racing. He started in autocross, then bought a go-kart and then another one. Having a lot of success, including a Great Lakes Sprint Series championship in 2002, he moved to single-seaters, racing in the 2003 Skip-Barber Midwest Championship, the 2003-2004 Skip Barber Southern Championship, and the 2004 Formula Dodge National Championship.

In addition to making videos, Robin hosts a podcast about major road racing series across the globe, with a focus on Formula 1. Find the show at http://funwithcars.com/

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